The latest theatre news from Michigan — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
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Stagecrafters has announced its highly anticipated 70th season.
After eight years of increasing leadership responsibility at the Midland Center for the Arts, Matt Travis has been named president and CEO.
Life of Pi, the new play based on the book of the same name, is being hosted at the Wharton Center from March 11th to 16th.
Experience the original works of six 2025 Young Playwrights Festival finalists on Saturday, May 10, 2025, in Wharton Center's Pasant Theatre.
Fans of Jane Austen and musical theatre are in for a treat as The Encore Musical Theatre Company brings the Michigan premiere of Sense & Sensibility to the stage from February 27 to March 16, 2025.
Wharton Center has announced that tickets for LIFE OF PI, the Tony Award® winning theatrical experience that has wowed audiences around the globe, are available now.
The iconic multi-platinum-selling group AMERICA will celebrate their 55th anniversary with a series of tour dates in 2025.
Electric Forest has announced over 40 artist additions to its 2025 lineup, ahead of its return to Rothbury, Michigan on June 19-22.
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre announced the 2025/26 season lineup, which features seven titles to be produced by the near century-old organization.
Wharton Center’s 2025-2026 Broadway Series will feature a lineup of six Broadway shows making their Wharton Center premiere and two beloved favorites returning.
East Lansing’s Wharton Center has officially announced their 2025-26 Broadway series.
The Western Michigan University (WMU) Campus Activities Board has announced that Academy Award-winning rapper, producer, and founding member of Three 6 Mafia, Juicy J, will be performing live at the Zhang Theatre.
Coming to the Zhang Theatre inside Miller Auditorium, May 17, GIRLS NIGHT: THE MUSICAL! Share the fun & laughter at this hilarious, feel-good comedy as five girlfriends go from heartbreak to happiness during a wild night of karaoke.
From now through Sunday, March 9th, the recent acclaimed revival of the Broadway musical Parade will be featured at the Fisher Theatre.
The Ferndale Community Concert Band has announced an event to celebrate its 10th anniversary season.
Jazz at Lincoln Center PRESENTS, New Orleans Songbook: an evening of soul and Mardi Gras spirit celebrating the composers and inspired songs of the Crescent City.
The new national tour of Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change' is coming to Wharton Center in March.
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Broadway Grand Rapids has announced the 2025-2026 season, featuring seven spectacular productions, including Water for Elephants, & Juliet, and The Great Gatsby—all making their Michigan premieres.
The Acting Company's vibrant new production of August Wilson's Two Trains Running: is an exploration of community and identity during the civil rights movement.
Beloved playwright Neil Simon’s recollections of his early career provide fodder for snappy comedy in Avon Players’ Laughter on the 23rd Floor, in performances this March.
Open Book Theatre Company in Trenton will ignite the stage with a production that promises equal measures of riotous humor and genuine heart in Ripcord, a play by David Lindsay-Abaire
Grammy-nominated and internationally acclaimed Liverpool Legends will be at Frauenthal Center in March.
Broadway In Detroit has announced three blockbuster hit shows coming to Detroit as season extras in the 2025 – 26 season including the highly anticipated new tour of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA and more.
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Footloose Boardwalk Theatre (7/11-8/02) |
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Alicia Keys' Hell's Kitchen Cobb Great Hall (1/19-1/24) |
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98th Annual Spring Dance Concert The Hilberry Gateway (4/23-4/25) |
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Jimmy Buffett's Escape to Margaritaville Cornwell’s Dinner Theatre (7/09-8/22) |
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Michael Blaustein Michigan Theater (12/04-12/04) |
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Guys & Dolls Bay City Players (4/24-5/09) |
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August Wilson's Ma Rainey's Black Bottom FIM Flint Repertory Theatre (9/18-10/04) |
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SIX (Boleyn Tour) Wharton Center [Cobb Great Hall] (12/01-12/06) |
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Tribute: SARA BAREILLES THE ENCORE MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY (5/20-5/23) |
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West Side Story Corson Auditorium (8/06-8/09) |
